Comparison

addTaskManager vs LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

addTaskManager

This app helps individuals, especially those with ADHD, manage scattered to-do lists and overwhelming tasks. It uses a structured framework to turn chaos into clear, actionable steps, offering a focused workspace without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • ADD Framework (Assess, Decide, Do)
  • Quick task capture
  • Universal search
  • Real-time sync across devices
  • Share and collaborate
  • AI summaries (on-device)
  • Collections for grouping tasks
Features
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ADHD planner and task manager built for brain dumps, hyperfocus, and scattered to-do lists. Turn chaos into clear next steps with the ADD framework. addTaskManager gives ADHD brains, busy professionals, and students a structured path from scattered to do lists to finished tasks — without the complexity of traditional task managers. A real ADHD planner, that works with your brain, not against it. The ADD Framework • Assess – Dump all your tasks, ideas, and projects here without worrying about priorities or deadlines. Just get them out of your head. • Decide – Review what you've captured. Assign contexts, set priorities, and schedule what needs scheduling. Move items forward when you're ready. • Do – Your focused workspace. Only what you've decided to work on appears here, organized by time: today, this week, this month. Features That Actually Help • Quick Capture – Add a task in seconds. Decide where it belongs later. • Universal Search – Find any task, project, or idea instantly across all realms from one search bar. • Real-Time Sync – Your task manager seamlessly syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. Start on your phone, continue on your tablet. • Share & Collaborate – Invite others to shared collections. Everyone stays in sync automatically through CloudKit. • ZenStatus – See how many items are in each stage of your workflow at a glance. • AI Summaries – Intelligent insights about your tasks and patterns. On-device processing means your data stays private. (Requires iOS 18.1+ with Apple Intelligence) • Collections – Group related items across all realms. Create a collection for a project, a client, or any way you organize your work. Built for Focus No gamification. No social features. No complexity for complexity's sake. Just a clear path from "I have too much to do" to "I know exactly what to do next." Works well for anyone who feels overwhelmed by traditional task managers — particularly those with ADHD who benefit from externalizing thoughts and breaking work into clear stages. Privacy First All your data stays on your devices and in your personal iCloud. AI features process entirely on-device. We don't have access to your tasks.

About

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

This app combines journaling, planning, and note-taking into a single, organized platform. Track your mood, plan your days with time blocking, manage to-do lists, and monitor habits and goals. Capture ideas, organize collections, and utilize a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Daily journaling with mood tracking
  • Day planner with time blocking and calendar sync
  • To-do lists with customizable stages
  • Habit and goal tracking
  • Notes and collections organization
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Cross-device syncing and offline access
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Your journal. Your planner. Your notes. Finally, one app that does it all. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Daily journal with rich timeline, mood tracking, and reflections • Day planner with time blocking, Apple Calendar & Reminders sync • Weekly and monthly views for planning ahead • To-do lists with 5 stages: idea, to do, active, pending, finalized • Habit tracker for building routines • Goal tracker for fitness, health, and personal growth • Notes and outlines for capturing ideas • Collections for movies, books, recipes, and more • Built-in Pomodoro timer • Home screen widgets • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web • Syncs across all your devices • End-to-end encryption • Works offline • No ads. Ever. GETTING STARTED • Watch the quick start videos in the app • Pick one thing: journal, planner, or tasks • Explore more when you're ready TRY RISK-FREE 60-day money back guarantee. Not for you? Full refund, no questions asked. ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Hi, I'm Hai, the solo developer behind LiveIt. Since 2017, over a million people have used the app to organize their lives. I read every review and email — your feedback shapes what I build next. CONNECT • Support: hai@doit.me • Reddit: r/liveitapp • YouTube: youtube.com/@liveitapp • Guide: liveit.me/guide TERMS & PRIVACY • Terms of Use (EULA): https://liveit.me/terms • Privacy Policy: https://liveit.me/terms

Screenshots

addTaskManager4 screens
LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes at none against addTaskManager's shown. LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 2). addTaskManager's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. addTaskManager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

addTaskManager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes has 247 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

addTaskManager ships an update every 9 days, LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
addTaskManager versus LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteraddTaskManagerLiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (247 ratings)
Positive reviews—79.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB619 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDragos RouaDoit Apps OU

Customer experience

addTaskManager

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

All ratings240 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

addTaskManager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on photo upload
  • Black screen errors
  • Login authentication failures
  • Sync failures between devices
  • Update loop preventing app access
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  • Data disappearing from calendar view despite existing in database
  • App closes unexpectedly during entry composition
  • iPad version won't open or update
  • Set Color option crashes app
  • Apple Pencil input not working
  • Security lock feature not persisting
  • Notification system not triggering for tasks

Requested features

13 requests
  • Voice note recording capability
  • Financial/budgeting template
  • Habit categorization/organization
  • Advanced recurring task scheduling (e.g., third Thursday of month)
  • Apple Watch app
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  • iCloud and local calendar sync support
  • Drag-and-drop task rescheduling
  • Text font and size customization in trackers
  • Achievement/reward system for goals
  • Link and sketch embedding capability
  • Portuguese language support
  • More granular notification controls per block
  • Ability to schedule repeating tasks by specific dates

In-app purchases

5 purchases

addTaskManager

Subscriptions4
  • addTaskManager Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • addTaskManager Premium3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • addTaskManager Premium3 Days trial$29.996 Months
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  • addTaskManager Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
5 purchases

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$59.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is addTaskManager free?
addTaskManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes free?
LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, addTaskManager or LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes?
addTaskManager is rated higher. addTaskManager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes averages 4.7 from 247 ratings.
Do addTaskManager or LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes have ads?
addTaskManager shows ads; LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, addTaskManager or LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes?
addTaskManager ships an update every 9 days, and LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes weekly. Most recently, addTaskManager was updated on November 3, 2026 and LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes on November 3, 2026.

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